Intermittent Altitude Exposures Reduce Acute Mountain Sickness at 4300 M

Abstract

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) commonly occurs at altitudes exceeding 2000-2500 m and usually resolves after acclimatization induced by a few days of chronic residence at the same altitude. Increased ventilation and diuresis may contribute to the reduction in AMS with altitude acclimatization. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of intermittent altitude exposures (IAE), in combination with rest and exercise training, on the incidence and severity of AMS, resting ventilation and 2-h urine volume at 4300m.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA445611

Entities

People

  • Allen Cymerman
  • Beth A. Beidleman
  • Charles S. Fulco
  • Dan Ditzler
  • Dean Stulz
  • Gary S. Skrinar
  • Janet E. Staab
  • Michael N. Sawka
  • Stephen R. Muza
  • Steven F. Lewis

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acclimatization
  • Adaptation (Biological)
  • Adaptation (Physiological)
  • Adaptation (Physiology)
  • Altitude
  • Altitude Acclimatization
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Biological Processes
  • Biological Sciences
  • Mountains
  • Physiological Phenomena
  • Training
  • Urinary Tract Physiological Phenomena
  • Ventilation

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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